ASSIGNING VERSUS SUBLETTING A UNIT
Assigning a unit means that the Tenant has permanently moved out of the unit and transferred the tenancy to another person. Terms of the original rental agreement remain the same (the amount of the rent and what services are included, etc.) and the new tenant is obligated to the landlord. Subletting a unit, on the […]
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A paralegal can provide you with legal advice concerning your legal interests, rights, or responsibilities with respect to a proceeding; draft documents for use in a proceeding; and negotiate on your behalf should you find yourself party to a proceeding. The Law Society of Upper Canada is the professional body that determines the scope of […]
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It is the Landlord’s responsibility to keep the unit in a good state of repair and ensure that the unit complies with health, safety, housing, and maintenance standards. It makes no difference whether the Tenant was aware of a problem when the Tenant agreed to rent the unit. A Landlord cannot shut off or interfere […]
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If a Tenant does not give notice that he or she is leaving, but the Landlord believes the Tenant left the rental unit, the Landlord should make a reasonable effort to contact the Tenant to determine whether the Tenant has left. If the Landlord is unable to reach the tenant the Landlord should apply to […]
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RENT Rent for a vacant unit is negotiated between a Landlord and a person looking to rent the vacant unit. Negotiation will also determine which services (such as hydro or parking) are included. Once the tenancy begins, rules in the Residential Tenancies Act apply. Receipts for rent are only required if the Tenant asks for them. A […]
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TERMINATION OF TENANCY BY TENANT When a Tenant decides to move, the Tenant must provide written notice of termination to the Landlord. In most cases, this requires 60-days’ notice. The termination date must be the last day of the rental period or lease, even if this is more than 60 days. In the case of […]
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